{"id":15805,"date":"2026-05-18T12:36:56","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T12:36:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wearepurple.org.uk\/purplematch2\/?post_type=jobpost&p=15805"},"modified":"2026-05-18T12:36:56","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T12:36:56","slug":"carer-support-worker-stevenage-sg2-pur-931-964","status":"publish","type":"jobpost","link":"https:\/\/wearepurple.org.uk\/purplematch2\/jobs\/carer-support-worker-stevenage-sg2-pur-931-964\/","title":{"rendered":"Carer \/Support Worker – Stevenage (SG2) – PUR-931-964"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Carer \/Support Worker<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Job ref. <\/strong><\/td>\nPUR-931-964<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
About me<\/strong><\/td>\n <\/p>\n

A caring, patient, and understanding Female Carer is required to support a young woman with Down\u2019s Syndrome, Autism, Epilepsy, and learning disabilities.<\/p>\n

This is a rewarding ongoing role supporting an individual with complex needs to access activities she enjoys while encouraging independence away from the family home.<\/p>\n

The client is mobile but requires support with most daily activities. She attends a day centre where she enjoys cooking, arts and crafts, listening to music, writing in her notebook, puzzles, games, and playing ball. She has a wonderful sense of humour, enjoys tactile interaction, and thrives with calm, engaging support.<\/p>\n

As the client is non-verbal, she may occasionally experience meltdowns when unable to communicate her needs. The successful PA will need to remain calm, patient, and reassuring, ensuring her safety and allowing her time and space to regulate.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Hours and rate of pay <\/strong><\/td>\nInitially 9 hours per week<\/p>\n

Increasing to 13.5 hours per week<\/p>\n

Initially Fridays: 10:30am \u2013 3:00pm<\/p>\n

Increasing to Mondays and Fridays: 10:30am \u2013 3:00pm<\/p>\n

Year-round role<\/p>\n

\u00a313\u2013\u00a314 per hour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Location<\/strong><\/td>\nStevenage (SG2)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
DBS\/Checks<\/strong><\/td>\nConfirmation of DBS check<\/p>\n

Right to Work and references will be needed.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Training <\/strong><\/td>\nTraining will be offered to enable to complete the mandatory training required:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Safeguarding Adults<\/p>\n

\u2022 Introduction to first aid<\/p>\n

\u2022 Health and Safety<\/p>\n

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What you would be doing\u2026<\/strong><\/td>\nSupporting access to activities such as bowling, arts and crafts, cooking, games, puzzles, and music<\/p>\n

Providing companionship and encouraging independence<\/p>\n

Supporting with lunch and food preparation<\/p>\n

Assisting with personal care if required, including toileting and cleaning hands\/face after meals<\/p>\n

Ensuring safety and emotional reassurance during outings and activities<\/p>\n

Supporting participation within the day centre and community settings<\/p>\n

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The person I would like\u2026<\/strong><\/td>\n <\/p>\n

Female applicant preferred due to personal care requirements<\/p>\n

This advert complies with the Sex Discrimination Act (1975) Section 7 (2b).<\/p>\n

Experience supporting individuals with Autism and\/or learning disabilities preferred<\/p>\n

Willingness to provide personal care<\/p>\n

Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle insured for business use<\/p>\n

Non-smoker<\/p>\n

Calm, patient, and emotionally resilient approach<\/p>\n

The ideal candidate will be patient, observant, creative, and understanding, with the ability to remain calm under pressure. A good sense of humour, awareness of surroundings, and a gentle, reassuring nature are highly important within this role.<\/p>\n

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Please send a CV (with 2 references) and a covering letter explaining why you would suit this role. Thank you.<\/p>\n

* Sponsorship is not available for this role *<\/strong><\/p>\n

* No agencies please *<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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